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Here's how each team can win its quarterfinal game, plus what we learned from the first round.

The Buckeyes were dominant in their first-round matchup with Tennessee. Now they're turning their attention to the College Football Playoff's top seed.

Shohei Ohtani was named the AP Male Athlete of the Year for the third time, finishing ahead of Olympic swimmer Leon Marchand and golfer Scottie Scheffler.

Veteran slugger Andrew McCutchen is returning to the Pirates for his 11th season with the organization.

Eric Singleton Jr., the No. 1 receiver in ESPN's transfer rankings, is moving from Georgia Tech to Auburn for the 2025 season. He has two years of eligibility.

Two-time All-Star pitcher Walker Buehler, 30, and the Boston Red Sox have agreed on a one-year, $21 million contract, sources told ESPN.

The Texas Rangers and Joc Pederson have agreed to a two-year, $37 million contract, sources told ESPN.

Dolphins WR Tyreek Hill had three key drops in Sunday's win over the 49ers, something he attributed to a lack of reps this year with QB Tua Tagovailoa.

Lions quarterback Jared Goff and tight end Sam LaPorta connected on a trick play the club calls the "stumble bum" on Sunday in a 34-17 victory over the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field that improved Detroit's record to 13-2.

Eagles QBs Jalen Hurts and Kenny Pickett both suffered injuries in a "sloppy" loss to the Commanders that damaged their chances of getting the NFC's top seed.

We're looking ahead to how the 14-team playoff picture could line up en route to Super Bowl LIX.

Atletico Madrid pulled off an epic heist at Barcelona to claim top spot in LaLiga at Christmas, and we learned a little about Tottenham and Liverpool from the Reds' 6-3 win. Here's what you missed this weekend.

Jose Mourinho has told fans he is well after reports emerged that the Fenerbahce coach will undergo surgery in Portugal due to a health issue.

Brighton's Pervis Estupiñán should have been sent off at West Ham, and Everton got very lucky against Chelsea.

Former Roma CEO Lina Souloukou is joining Nottingham Forest, the Premier League club announced on Monday.

Ruben Amorim is under no pressure from Manchester United bosses to pick Marcus Rashford, a source has told ESPN.

Arsenal suffered a major blow on Monday after Mikel Arteta confirmed winger Bukayo Saka has been ruled out with "many weeks" with a hamstring injury.

Ange Postecoglou has suggested he may stop answering questions about his attacking approach and reiterated his intention to continue his uncompromising style.

Ruben Amorim said Manchester United are in a "tough moment" after their 3-0 defeat to Bournemouth at Old Trafford on Sunday.

Mohamed Salah scored two goals and set up two more in Liverpool's wild 6-3 win at Tottenham on Sunday to become the first player to reach double figures for both goals and assists before Christmas in a Premier League season.